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Data hints Pluto may have once had liquid lakes

At a news conference at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, NASA scientists made it clear that we’re not even close to being done puzzling out Pluto’s weird little secrets. It’s been...

DATE: Mar 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Scientists still don’t know how dogs became dogs – but they might be close to finding out

You might know that the German shepherd curled up at the foot of your bed – and even the English terrier yipping in the yard next door – descended from wolves. You might also know that dogs ...

DATE: Mar 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

A better twist on tornadoes?

System may help forecasters provide earlier warnings of deadly twisters

DATE: Mar 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Studies support fears about sea levels

Oceans rising at fastest pace in centuries

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Horniest dinosaurs may have been the sexiest, too

Scientists analyzing dinosaur fossils believe they’ve figured out why some had cumbersome horns and frills: to attract mates. The data offer support for the theory “that these fea...

DATE: Feb 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

El Niño to linger around for awhile longer

Meteorologists say weather system is weakening

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Ancient flower species found locked in amber

Anyone who has seen “Jurassic Park” knows that all manner of organisms can end up trapped in amber – preserved in hardened tree resin, waiting for scientists to unlock their secrets millions...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Can mighty cockroach come to the rescue?

Insect’s special abilities inspire ideas for disaster-rescue robots

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Neanderthal DNA may increase risk of depression

NEW YORK – A new study says a person’s risk of becoming depressed or hooked on smoking may be influenced by DNA inherited from Neanderthals. Researchers found evidence that one bi...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Astronomers discover rare ‘skinny’ black hole

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – An astrophysicist has discovered something even rarer than a double-black hole galaxy: a skinny black hole. The University of Colorado at Boulder’s Julie Comerfo...

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Schizophrenia finding causes excitement

Study gives peek into possible cause of disease

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

Amount of man-made heat the oceans are absorbing is rising

Study raises alarms about how much heat seas are absorbing

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Science

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday